Merchant vessel hit by Russian drones while heading to port in Odesa Oblast, fire breaks out

A merchant ship travelling to a port in Odesa Oblast was hit by Russian drones overnight, causing a fire which has since been extinguished. No casualties were reported.

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Merchant vessel hit by Russian drones while heading to port in Odesa Oblast, fire breaks out

Aftermath of a Russian strike on a civilian vessel on 14 April. Stock photo: Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority

A merchant vessel sailing under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis has been damaged in a Russian drone attack while en route to one of the ports in Odesa Oblast on the night of 23-24 April.

Source: Ukrainian Seaports Authority

Quote: "A merchant vessel has been struck by UAVs while travelling along the Ukrainian Maritime Corridor. The bulk carrier, sailing under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis and heading to one of the ports in Greater Odesa, was hit by two drones."

Details: A fire broke out on board following the strike. The crew managed to extinguish it.

Early reports indicate that there were no casualties.

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